SHRA Temporary Grounds Worker/Landscaper

Wilmington, North Carolina


Employer: University of North Carolina Wilmington
Industry: Landscaping - 35211
Salary: $15 per hour
Job type: Full-Time

Posting Details

Posting Details

University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Department Landscaping - 35211 External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/29685 Vacancy Number TSP5252PST Working Title SHRA Temporary Grounds Worker/Landscaper Job Title Worker/Landscape Temp Position Type SHRA Temporary Job Category Housekeeping & Landscape Services FLSA for Position Nonexempt Brief Summary of Work for this Position
Workers typically assist landscaping services with planting flowers and plants as well as trimming grass and edging walks and driveways. Perform general grounds maintenance to include trash pick-up, new landscaping, irrigation installation, edging, pruning, mowing and general manicuring of all campus properties and lot maintenance.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
  • Some grounds maintenance experience
  • Valid NC Driver License
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
High school graduate with planning, mowing or landscape/labor experience.
Required Certifications or Licensure Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit College/School Information Work Hours 6:00AM - 2:30PM Work Days Monday - Friday Hours Per Week 40 Type of Position Anticipated Hiring Range $15 / hour Special Instructions to Applicants
Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines. For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
Job Posting Date 03/19/2024 Job Closing Date 06/30/2024 EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment Number of Openings Multi-Positions

Applicant Documents

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  • List of 3 Professional References
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  • Resume
  • Cover Letter


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  • Created: 2024-05-11
    Reference: 31612
    Country: United States
    State: North Carolina
    City: Wilmington
    ZIP: 28409